Moving averages lag

The idea

A moving average smooths past prices. It can help organise trend context but reacts after prices move.

Try the scenario

Price jumps sharply while a 50-period average moves gradually.

Check your understanding

Why does the average respond slowly?

• It contains many earlier observations
• It predicts tomorrow
• It measures only the last trade

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